Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 vs Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 vs Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 at 26,0 ft versus Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 tips the scales at 545 lbs — 450 lbs more than the Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 at 95 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model260 Sun Sport
Model27 Cruiser
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches115
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,450 lbs. (2,472 kg)
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - kg2472.08
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - lbs.545
Weight - lbs.95
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters8.97
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet29
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 11 in. (8.51 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m) Less Bow Platform: 28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches353
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.0 GXi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity26.5 gal. (100 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal3